The Los Angeles Lakers would love to change that Friday, when they play the Clippers in their shared arena, Staples Center. But that's days away, even if it may be the most anticipated Lakers-Clippers game ever.

The Clippers love trickled down to the MVP vote, to a degree. And why not? The team can't lose, and the previously No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder fell against the Miami Heat on Christmas.

Here is the top five (points based on a 30-29-28-etc. scale):

Los Angeles Clippers: Six first-place votes, 180 points.

Oklahoma City Thunder: 174 points.

San Antonio Spurs: 167 points

Miami Heat: 162 points.

Memphis Grizzlies: 151 points.

Now, that Clipper love didn't completely flip the MVP vote. Week after week, the Heat's LeBron James and Thunder's Kevin Durant have led our balloting. But this week, a third wheel emerged in the form of Clippers point guard Chris Paul.

Ultimately, James' Heat beat Durant's Thunder, and the MVP frontrunner voting followed suit. Here's the top five (points based on a 7-5-3-2-1 scale):

The rookie of the year balloting continues to be dominated by one name. Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has received every vote for weeks. His biggest challenge for the award may be his health.